SB 465 - Lewis, Patty
Repeals provisions relating to the death penalty
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
1339S.01I
Title
SB 465
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N/A
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Effective Date
August 28, 2025
Current Status
Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 465 - This act repeals the provision that the penalty for murder in the first degree may be death. This act also repeals all provisions relating to jury trials in which the death penalty is not waived.
This act is identical to HB 843 (2025) and HB 1882 (2024) and is substantially similar to HB 118 (2025) and HB 994 (2025).
KATIE O'BRIEN